September 17, 2024
Regular Registration Closes
September 18, 2024
ECSAS Late Registration Opens
November 20, 2024
2024 European Conference Begins
6th European Conference for Student Affairs and Services
Regional Annual Conferences Supporting the Profession Community Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Division Global Division International Education Professional Level AVP or "Number Two" Faculty Graduate Mid-Level New Professional Senior Level Undergraduate VP for Student Affairs
November 20 - November 22, 2024 St. Julian's, Malta
The European Conference for Student Affairs and Services provides a platform for student services professionals, academics, researchers, and policymakers to discuss innovative programs, practices, models and trends in student affairs.
Universities of the Future: Empowering Student Affairs Professionals and Fostering Student Flourishing
CALL FOR PROPOSALS Deadline - Deadline 17 September 2024
Presented By
About the Conference
NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education and EucA – European university college Association invite you to the sixth annual European Conference for Student Affairs and Services (ECSAS) to be held in St. Julian, Malta on Wednesday 20 November - Friday 22 November 2024.
The European Conference for Student Affairs and Services’ goal is to provide education, training, resources, and support to professionals working in student affairs roles. SAS plays a vital role in shaping the experiences and outcomes of students' holistic well-being, personal growth, and thriving in various aspects of life. Fostering student flourishing involves creating environments and offering support systems that enable students to reach their fullest potential, both academically and personally.
ECSAS Conference Planning Committee
The 2024 European Conference for Student Affairs and Services (ECSAS) Conference Planning Committee (CPC) is responsible for supporting the creation and execution of the conference experience by leveraging their expertise and lens. NASPA and EucA are grateful to the thoughtful and intentional volunteers listed below.
Chris Campbell, Tufts University
Pantelis Chantzaras, Perrotis College
Gian Luca Giovannucci, EucA
Darryl B. Holloman, Spelman College
Ryan Hopkins, Virginia Tech
Ashley Jost, Saint Louis University Madrid
Angela Lavecchia, CIEE Milan
Mirela Mazalu, EucA
Li'Yonna McCallum, University of Rhode Island
Pilar del Maria Murguia, John Cabot University
Niamh Nestor, University College Dublin
David O' Shaughnessy, American University of Malta
Janelle Rahyns, NASPA
Ebonie Rayford, Franklin University Switzerland
Madeline Reich, Constructor University
Maura Zerella, Temple University, Rome Campus
Registration
Registration for the European Conference for Student Affairs and Services is OPEN
If you are not a current NASPA member, please create a free NASPA profile to complete your registration. EucA members will need to create a free NASPA profile to register.
Registration as a member is based on individual membership status at the time of the event. If your current NASPA or EucA membership will expire prior to the event, you will have the option to renew at the time of registration to receive the member rate.
If you are not a current NASPA or EucA member and are employed by a college or university that is an institutional member, you can join as a professional affiliate member for $80. If your institution is NOT a member, you can join as an associate affiliate member for $250 or an international affiliate member for $80. Both membership types provide access to the individual member rate for the event. Please visit the membership section of the NASPA website to learn more about membership types and benefits. We hope you will consider joining today!
For a comprehensive listing of NASPA registration policies, please visit this page.
REGISTRATION FEES |
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Early Registration Now to 06/30/2024 |
Regular Registration 07/01/2024 to 09/17/2024 |
Late Registration 09/18/2024 to 11/20/2024 |
NASPA or EucA Member |
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500 euros | 550 euros | 600 euros |
Non Member |
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600 euros | 650 euros | 700 euros |
Registration Policies & Global Health, Safety, and Responsibility
Registration Policies
Registration Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation/refund deadline less a $50.00 administrative fee is September 17, 2024. This program may be canceled or postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. In this case, fees will be refunded; however, NASPA will not be responsible for additional costs, charges, or expenses, including cancellation/change charges assessed by airlines, hotels, and/or travel agencies. NASPA is not responsible for weather or travel related problems and will not reimburse registration fees for these issues. Please click here to submit a refund request. Refunds will not be processed after September 17, 2024 for any reason.
Please note refunds could take up to 30 days for processing. To inquire about the status of a refund after 15 business days, please send an email to [email protected].
Click here to view NASPA’s complete Payment and Registration Policies.
The registration rate displayed is based on your current individual membership status.
Substitutions: Substitutions are allowed by individuals within the same institution/company with the same member type. Non-members must have a NASPA profile and NASPA ID# on file before submitting a request. Click here to create a NASPA profile. To submit a substitution request, send an email to [email protected]. Be sure to include the substitution's full name and email address within the request.
Registration Issues/Questions: NASPA Main Office - (202) 265-7500 ext. 3 - [email protected]
Group Registration
To receive one invoice for multiple registrations, you must complete all fields in this group registration form. Please note that we can only offer a single invoice for groups between six and ten registrants from a single institution or organization. Groups of five or fewer must register separately and will receive individual invoices. Groups of eleven or more will need to submit multiple copies of the form linked above. For example: If an institution aims to register 17 staff members; 1-10 will be submitted through the form and 11-17 will be submitted through the same form separately.
People who have already registered outside of the group cannot be added to the group registration and will have to pay for their registrations separately. No refunds will be given to individuals who completed their registrations separately and now desire to be added to a group invoice.
Please forward any questions about group registration to the Janelle Rahyns at [email protected].
Global Health, Safety, and Responsibility
Event Safety During Ongoing Public Health Emergencies
With ongoing public health emergencies, NASPA is prepared to manage our place-based events with the health, safety, and well-being of our attendees, staff, presenters, exhibitors, sponsors, and speakers in mind. All participants, including, but not limited to, attendees, speakers, sponsors, volunteers, NASPA staff, service providers, and others are expected to abide by our code of conduct and all polices in effect for any event sponsored by the Association.
We will continue to monitor and update safety precautions for all of our conferences regularly and coordinate with trusted national resources, state and local public health agencies, and the hotels/venues hosting our events.
In all cases, we will continue to assess the risks in the area local to the event and the current status in the United States. In keeping with the Association's duty of care and the responsibility as host, NASPA has implemented safety requirements for many of our place-based convenings.
We reserve the right to modify these policies and procedures at any time given the rapidly changing nature of any current and ongoing public health emergencies.
For more information, please visit the Global Health, Safety, and Responsibility page.
2024 European Conference Venue and Hotel
The ECSAS Conference Committee has selected the Malta Marriott Resort and Spa as our conference hotel and conference location for our event this year. It is HIGHLY encouraged that you register for the conference and reserve your hotel accommodations as soon as possible to take full advantage of the lower registration rate and discounted hotel accommodations. Space is limited and we are not providing a conference shuttle for the event so we HIGHLY recommend you book your hotel accommodations onsite at the Malta Marriott Resort and Spa.
Hotel and Venue
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Room Rate / Night |
39 Main Street, Balluta Bay St. Julian's, Malta STJ 1017 |
Single - 170EUR / Night Double - 195EUR / Night |
Housing Pirates
Beware of housing pirates! Every year, NASPA receives reports of emails sent to participants, exhibitors, and NASPA members offering lower hotel rates. The Malta Marriott Resort & Spa is the ONLY conference venue for the European Conference for Student Affairs and Services (ECSAS), and attendees should only book their reservation through the conference link.
Additional Information
Weather
The average temperatures in St. Julian's are around 69 degrees F during the day and 52 degrees F in the evening. As the conference gets closer, please visit the Weather Channel for more information.
Please note, the hotel and meeting areas may be cooler temperatures. A sweater or jacket is recommended.
Travel
Visit Malta
The Visit Malta wesbite includes special features such as a downloadable walking map of the area, ideas for things to do in Malta, come early/stay late Trip Ideas & Itineraries, coupons and other information.
Sponsors
Interested in exhibit and sponsorship opportunities at the 5th Annual European Conference for Student Affairs and Services? Click here to review the available opportunites!
To apply, please click below to send an email to Fred Comparato, Senior Director of Corporate Development.
Call for Proposals - Closed
Closed
The 2024 European Conference for Student Affairs and Services planning committee invites program proposals from higher education professionals who are part of the essential systems addressing college student experiences. The conference planning committees encourage program proposals regarding proven practices with content that will engage participants in fruitful discussions and provide meaningful content to bring back to their campuses. Interested individuals should submit a proposal form electronically. The proposal should be a detailed outline of their proposed session and a set of learning outcomes for attendees that connect to the conference tracks.
All presenters must register to attend the 2024 European Conference for Student Affairs and Services in-person.
There will not be any virtual presentation opportunities.
Proposals will be evaluated by several program reviewers using the following five standards
Significant and creative contributions to the student affairs profession.
Engaging program format that involves the audience and stimulates discussion.
Conceptually strong foundation, well-written, with clearly stated outcomes and appropriately documented research and/or experience.
Qualified presenters with expertise in the subject matter.
Thematically relevant program content incorporating the conference focus area(s) into the program.
Conference Tracks
Assessment and Credentials
- Diversity in assessment and certification practices and the impact for Student Affairs and Services Professionals
- Using assessment to demonstrate organizational effectiveness
- Examples of metrics and methods for measuring student learning
- Promising practices to report and implement assessment findings effectively
- Case studies or concrete examples to illustrate various assessment approaches, or the use of quant and qual techniques
Curricular Innovation
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Innovation for change
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Fostering active citizenship on campus
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Service learning and peer-assisted learning
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Learning in a virtual world
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Digital skills, including the use of AI
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Sustainability (e.g. UN Sustainable Development Goals; Inner Development Goals, etc.)
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Learning locally, living globally: Preparing students for life in a global, connected world
Mental Health and Well-Being
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Crisis management approaches
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Innovation, creativity and partnership to support student mental health
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Upstream approaches to well-being (e.g. community engagement; positive mental health initiatives, etc.)
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Mental Health and Resilience
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Supporting the supporters - well-being strategies for Student Affairs and Services Professionals
Student Engagement and International Experiences
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Working with Gen Z students
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The first-year experience
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Working with students from diverse backgrounds
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Supporting international students (e.g. orientation, teambuilding, support, peer mentoring, etc.)
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Inclusive practices for the student experience
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Study abroad or international programs and education
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Cultural skills and intercultural communication
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Student engagement in educational programs on campus and/or residential halls
Additional Information
Successful Proposals
Program reviewers rely on a well-written description to enhance their understanding of the content and goals of the presentation. The conference planning committees encourage program proposals with proven practices and content that will engage participants in fruitful discussions and provide meaningful content to bring back to their campuses.
Successful proposals should include:
- Lengthy description about session content that you will present.
- Relationship of the program to the conference themes outlined below in 'Conference Themes & Learning Outcomes'
- Identification of the program format (e.g., lecture, panel, roundtable) including methods for participant involvement (e.g., discussion, effective practice sharing, case study analysis).
- Discussions of replicability: to what extent can the information presented in this program be replicated at other institutions?
- Evidence of the conceptual foundation for proposal content including ways the program content is grounded in research, relevant experience, a cogent model, or appropriate theory.
- Program proposals should establish a clear connection to the research, framework, model, or theory included in their discussions.
- A list of references to relevant research, models, or theory must be listed in the "References" section.
Tips:
- Draft and save your work in a word processing program to ensure you keep a copy for your records. When you are ready, copy and paste the your description and outline into the text box below.
- There are no word limits on this section. Please provide enough details so that program reviewers can understand the breadth, depth, and scope of your program. This description will not be printed in the program book, website, or otherwise.
- Ensure correct spelling and grammar.
Program Submission Writing Tips
Schedule at a Glance
The schedule will be designed to provide attendees with interactive and engaging programming, and opportunities for deeper discussion, and networking. As details are finalized, this schedule will be updated.
2024 ECSAS Schedule
20 November
21 November
22 November
7:30 AM - 9:20 AM
Conference Registration
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
ECSAS Welcome Session
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
ECSAS Keynote Address
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Coffee/Tea Break
11:40 AM - 12:30 PM
Concurrent Session I
12:40 PM - 1:30 PM
Concurrent Session II
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Lunch
2:30 PM - 3:20 PM
Concurrent Session III
3:20 PM - 3:50 PM
Coffee Break and Group Photo
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM
Concurrent Session IV
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Dinner on Your Own
7:30 AM - 8:50 AM
Conference Registration
9:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Day Two - Opening Session
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
ECSAS Keynote Address
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Coffee/Tea Break
11:40 AM - 12:30 PM
Concurrent Sessions V
12:40 PM - 1:30 PM
Concurrent Sessions VI
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Lunch
2:30 PM - 3:20 AM
Concurrent Sessions VIi
3:20 PM - 3:50 PM
Coffee Break
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM
Concurrent Sessions VIII
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Conference Closing Session
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
American University of Malta Campus Tour
Engagement Opportunities
Why Host the European Conference in 2025?
Knowledge Sharing Career Development Networking and Collaboration
To host the ECSAS25 is to attract a unique and incredible mix of thinkers, leaders, experts, and emerging talent with an existing predisposition to develop their skills, stimulate higher education progress and contribute to important global conversations in Europe. The European Conference for Student Affairs and Services is an important venue for brainstorming, networking and making vital connections that can lead to new initiatives, collaborations, resources and skills development. Hosting ECSAS25 can be an effective way to build campus brand awareness and promote your university to a wider audience. You can attract attention from education industry leaders, social media outlets, and potential students, and help raise your profile and position your campus as a thought leader in higher education.